Murambi, the Book of Bones by Fiona MC Laughlin, Boubacar Boris Diop

Murambi, the Book of Bones

Rwanda: écrire par devoir de mémoire

Fiona MC Laughlin, Boubacar Boris Diop

228 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

In April of 1994, nearly a million Rwandans were killed in what would prove to be one of the swiftest, most terrifying killing sprees of the 20th century. In Murambi, The Book of Bones, Boubacar Boris Diop comes face to face with the chilling horr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
informative 90%
sad 81%
reflective 72%
emotional 63%
challenging 54%
tense 36%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.07

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